2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Automatic
Harsh 7G-Tronic automatic
Later automatics can change gear harshly, and repairs are expensive.
At the viewing: Check changes are smooth from cold and at low speed.
If it needs doing: Gearbox sensor or solenoid, about £200–£500. ClickMechanic
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Other years
Every year of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 380 | Tyres 16% |
| 2022 | 4,795 | Tyres 26% |
| 2021 | 11,663 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 30,441 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 73,990 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 84,961 | Tyres 30% |
| 2017 | 118,916 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 110,990 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 103,655 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 77,294 | Tyres 31% |
| 2013 | 72,996 | Brakes 31% |
| 2012 | 81,468 | Brakes 39% |
| 2011 | 60,864 | Brakes 39% |
| 2010 | 42,612 | Brakes 39% |
| 2009 | 41,744 | Brakes 41% |
| 2008 | 44,156 | Suspension 42% |
| 2006 | 31,275 | Suspension 55% |
| 2005 | 27,259 | Suspension 57% |
| 2004 | 20,438 | Suspension 57% |
| 2003 | 14,253 | Suspension 53% |
| 2002 | 7,932 | Suspension 48% |
| 2001 | 4,263 | Suspension 47% |
| 2000 | 1,993 | Suspension 41% |
| 1999 | 2,498 | Suspension 36% |
| 1998 | 2,759 | Suspension 38% |
| 1997 | 2,187 | Suspension 44% |
| 1996 | 1,272 | Suspension 37% |
| 1995 | 970 | Brakes 33% |
| 1994 | 779 | Suspension 37% |
| 1993 | – | Too few tests |